PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather eventsOPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.20 Jul 06:00 PM
Wellington'Peace of mind': New radar to enhance weather monitoring in NelsonIt's hoped the $5m equipment will help prepare the area for future disasters.19 Jul 12:57 AM
World54 people killed in 24 hours of heavy monsoon rain in PakistanTorrential rains caused urban flooding, house collapses in Punjab province.17 Jul 11:25 PM
New Zealand'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertainRecent extreme weather is prompting a rethink of housing protections.17 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldData tool to help build resilience to extreme storms put on holdIt would have projected how climate change could affect rainfall frequency and intensity.16 Jul 10:57 PM
New ZealandThe regions most at risk from billions in future flood damagesAlmost 220,000 homes worth $180b are in flood zones.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan rescues a freedom camper as her vehicle is swamped by rising flood waters in KawakawaSelf-appointed river monitor and concerned local Roddy Hapati Pihema discovers a freedom camper was still parked in a flood-prone area at Kawakawa, despite his earlier warning.Watch16 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandHow $2.15m home became worth just $50k; plan for flood-damaged properties revealedOne storm-damaged house has fallen in value from $2.15 million to $50,000.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandForestry leader says Tasman hit by growing trees – not slash Locals across Tasman say the flood damage has been worsened by forestry slash.14 Jul 10:35 PM
New ZealandMotueka farmer describes moment his wife got swept away in floodwatersThe couple were trying to move their horses to higher ground.14 Jul 07:08 PM
Herald NOWHow widespread is the damage after Nelson Tasman floods?Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Duty Controller James Thompson speaks to Ryan Bridge about the immediate recovery in the region and what lies ahead this week.Watch13 Jul 08:03 PM
New Zealand'Mountain of work': Schools closed in Tasman but calmer weather ahead for country'Like many people, I’m pretty tired. It’s been an exhausting three weeks.'13 Jul 06:10 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk remains as school holidays end amid showersThunderstorms are likely on the West Coast and around Taranaki Maunga this afternoon.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWall of water floods Kaiteriteri holday park Caravans, waka and shelters have been damaged by silt and forestry slash. 12 Jul 07:55 AM
New ZealandLandslides, flooding, fallen trees: Nelson-Tasman residents urged to stay homeThe upper South Island has been slammed by severe weather yesterday and today.12 Jul 06:34 AM
New ZealandDrone footage reveals the widespread impact of flooding across the South IslandFloods, slips and damage have made roads in the Nelson-Tasman area unsafe and people have been asked to stay off the roads unless travel is "absolutely necessary". Video / Tim CuffWatch12 Jul 05:47 AM
New ZealandFlooding and debris hammer Knowles Bridge in the Motueka ValleyDebris and flooding seen at Knowles Bridge in the Motueka Valley last night. Video / Anne BecconsallWatch12 Jul 12:38 AM
WorldTrump visits Texas as flood response faces scrutiny and criticismEvacuation alerts in Kerr County were reportedly delayed by several hours.11 Jul 11:03 PM
New ZealandRadio distress call was a 'false flag'- Civil Defence The Facebook post about a woman calling for help sparked alarm on social media.11 Jul 10:12 PM
PropertyWatch: 'My raging backyard river' - North Shore homeowner fears stormwater torrent'Land eroding, health and safety of young kids has been at risk for the last three years'.11 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandFlood fears for AucklandFlood fears for Auckland as high tide coincides with rush hour downpours. Video / Sarah BristowWatch11 Jul 05:56 AM
WorldThe best flood warning systems? Here’s what works to save livesIt’s extremely difficult to anticipate exactly where a flood will strike, experts say. 10 Jul 09:51 PM
New ZealandTasman farm 'looks more like a riverbed' after floodingThe stopbank-bursting Motueka River flattened 50 hectares of Dion McGaveston's farm.10 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Morally bankrupt': Expert slams proposal to end climate buy-outs'You are on your own': Phasing out support for climate adaptation slammed.09 Jul 11:39 PM
WorldUS flash floods claim three lives, more storms expectedRuidoso's river hit a historic high of 20 feet, damaging up to 50 homes.09 Jul 07:39 PM
WorldFears grow of big surge in Texas flood deaths The floods have so far killed 119 people, with more than 160 still missing.09 Jul 07:25 PM
WorldTexas floods claim over 100 lives, search for 160+ missing continuesKerr County suffered the most damage, with at least 94 dead.08 Jul 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: Three key questions after the Texas floodsNew York Times analysis: Scrutiny will fall on whether job cuts had an impact.08 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: House floats down river in Texas flash floodVideo shows a whole house floating down the river during the deadly floods.08 Jul 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTexas floods: Officials feared risk to youth camps but rejected warning systemNew York Times: Officials debated over 10 years adding sirens and early flooding monitors.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Coronial inquest into deaths in flooding will hurt - hopefully it will also help OPINION: 19 lives are thought to have been lost in the immediate and long-term aftermath.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA family of six was swept away. Now relatives wait and hopeThe survivor was pulled 25km down the river for six hours, through three dams.07 Jul 02:04 AM
New ZealandControversial plan for future of Takapuna Golf Course confirmedAuckland Council officials say its plan is very similar to what the golf club now wants. 07 Jul 12:49 AM
